US 21 Bus over Beaufort River

Fair Condition66 years old15,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyBeaufort
LocationIn Town Of Beaufort
CarriesUS 21 Bus
CrossesBeaufort River
Coordinates32.42772, -80.66923

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Swing
Total Length2290.0 ft (698 m)
Max Span247.7 ft (75.5 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area7049.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,600 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000003186

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